4.2 from 27 votes
Tart Cherry Pie
An old-fashioned Tart Cherry Pie made easy by using tapioca! Topped with a gorgeous lattice this homemade pie is perfect for summer!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts one for the bottom and top
- 29 oz tart cherries drained well (two 14.5 oz cans)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup minute tapioca I used Kraft brand
- 2 drops liquid red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish with pie crust. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, stir together drained tart cherries, sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, tapioca, and food coloring. Let stand for 15 minutes then stir again.
- Pour into the prepared pie crust.
- With the other pie crust, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips. Create a lattice on top of pie filling then crimp the edges with a fork.
- Bake for 20 minutes then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for another 35-40 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.